Ken Jackson

Traffic Advisory: Street Closures for Mary Nelson’s 2024 Backpack Giveaway

Ken Jackson August 11, 2024

Syracuse, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse wishes to inform residents and visitors of temporary street closures for Mary Nelson’s 2024 Backpack Giveaway event in, and around, Sankofa Park on Saturday, August 17. The closures are necessary to facilitate event setup, presentation, and breakdown. The following streets will be closed on Saturday, August 17: Drivers may experience delays and are advised to use alternate routes if possible. All parked vehicles must follow the odd/even parking

Jubilee Homes Annual Fundraiser is August 14th at Rail Line Syracuse “Save the Date”

Ken Jackson August 9, 2024

Catered by Henry Hen House and desserts by Trita Treatz, Enjoy live music performance by Mike Houston and Sam Wynn. On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc will host their annual fundraiser event at Rail Line Syracuse located at 530 S Clinton St., Syracuse, NY from 5:30 PM – 8:30PM. Food will be catered by Henry Hen House with desserts by Trita Treatz. Enjoy live music performance by Mike Houston and Sam

Jubilee Homes wants to Connect the Corridors: An Ambitious Initiative Designed to Transform the Southwest Community

Ken Jackson June 13, 2024

“Connecting the Corridors” stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the transformative power of unified action through housing, economic and workforce development.– Jubilee Homes Since 1986, Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. has been a catalyst for change. 38 years ago, Time of Jubilee was formed to reduce crime and blight while providing accessible housing alternatives for low to moderate income families. Led by Executive Director, Walt Dixie, the organization has built and/or renovated

Sarah Klee Hood is Being Dishonest

Ken Jackson June 7, 2024

This Isn’t An Endorsement, It’s A Clarion Call When this race for the 22nd Congressional District began I was really optimistic about the candidacy of Sarah Klee Hood. With her military background I originally thought she had the credentials to fill the seat currently occupied by MAGA Congressman Brandon Williams. My case against Mannion was his margin of victory when he captured the 50th District Senate seat. However, once the campaign began, I was disappointed.

What is The State of Our City? An interview with Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh

Ken Jackson May 29, 2024

Center of Growth, Slight Reduction in Concentrated Poverty, New Affordable Housing, The Mayor weighs in on the Syracuse Housing Authority’s move to partner with Upstate Medical University. In 2017 an unknown candidate running for office for the first time asked us to, “Rise Above” along with the inspirational, ‘Imagine Syracuse Rising.” Ben Walsh fought conventional wisdom to become Syracuse’s first independent Mayor elected to the office in recent history. We are now well into

Congressman Brandon Williams introduces H.R. 7683, “the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act.” The Devil is in the Details

Ken Jackson April 30, 2024

The Bill Can be seen as an Attack on the First Amendment and DEI The Congressman’s announcement sounded interesting at first glance. On Sunday April 28th, there was a press release that read in part; “On March 15, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5) announced the introduction of H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act.” Shrouded in language seemingly designed to shackle the nation’s Institutions

Syracuse Baker’s Expo Returns

Ken Jackson March 21, 2024

The second Syracuse Bakers Expo takes place March 21, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown’s Grand Ballroom. More than 20 bakers from the area are taking part in this confectionary exposition where the public will have an opportunity to see these vendors market their creations. Syracuse Bakers Expo gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to meet people, connect with new customers and the community at large. Events such as the Baker’s Expo give vendors

Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League: Jimmy Oliver’s on a Mission

Ken Jackson February 19, 2024

Community Engagement Director for the Syracuse Police Department, Jimmy Oliver accepting a donation for PAL In June of 2021 Mayor Ben Walsh announced the creation of the Syracuse chapter of Police Athletic/Activities League. This newly created entity which has chapters all over the country, is a cooperative effort between New York State Police, DeWitt Police, District Attorney’s Office, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and community partners. Community Engagement Director for the Syracuse Police Department, Jimmy Oliver

Big Foot: Syracuse Housing Authority’s Concealed Plan

Ken Jackson February 2, 2024

Video interview with Syracuse Housing Authority Executive Director William “Bill” Simmons Claims Syracuse.com/Post-Standard story was, “Misleading” On Tuesday, January 30th the Syracuse Post-Standard reported that the Syracuse Housing Authority would displace 92 apartments within Pioneer Homes. The relocation would make way for a proposed school of Optometry at SUNY. Immediately there was a visceral reaction to the proposal. Eyebrows were raised as the proposal included a SUNY backed clinic. The location would be within the

King for A Day: The Distorted Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ken Jackson January 15, 2024

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Observance is a time when America honors the life and legacy of Dr. King. As we celebrate and commemorate Dr. King, the political climate in America is beginning to look more like 1963. To become “The “beloved community” it must be Dr. King Day, every day. The Beloved Community is not utopia, but it was a global vision where everyone can share in wealth. Standards of human decency

Arrest of David Arnold for Multiple Charges of Sexual Misconduct with a Child

CNY Community Foundation to Premiere Lead Poisoning Documentary

15-Year-Old, Alexcia Lynch – Syracuse Police Release Homicide Investigation Timeline

Congressman Jim Clyburn (SC-06) Endorses John Mannion for Congress in NY-22

Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers Weekly Schedule September 2 -6, 2024